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Updated June 22, 2024·

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i offers a premium business look with superior performance for engineering tasks and intensive gaming, thanks to its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. It's also more portable with a slightly thinner and lighter design, and its Mini LED display with a high refresh rate is excellent for fast-motion content. However, it comes at a higher price point. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is more affordable, has a larger SSD, and double the RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and memory-intensive applications. Its OLED display boasts vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it ideal for general use and visual tasks, though it lacks a touchscreen and has a lower refresh rate. It's also less suitable for gaming and 3D rendering due to its Intel Arc GPU. Consider the Yoga Pro 9i if you prioritize performance in specialized tasks and portability, and are willing to pay more for it. Opt for the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo if you want better value for money, more storage and RAM, and superior screen colors for everyday use. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Best in class overall display quality
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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General Use

8.1
Yoga Pro 9i
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.6
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for general use, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

7.7
Yoga Pro 9i
Prestige 16 AI Evo
6.7
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.

Screen Quality

9.8
Yoga Pro 9i
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for content creation, and software development.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Yoga Pro 9i
Prestige 16 AI Evo
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life.

Cost

$1,450
Yoga Pro 9i
Prestige 16 AI Evo
$1,349
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

8.7
Yoga Pro 9i
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.3
Yoga Pro 9i
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.1
Yoga Pro 9i
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for software development.

Portability

Good
Yoga Pro 9i
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Yoga Pro 9i
Prestige 16 AI Evo
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo both have good build quality.

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How the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9iMSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9iMSI Prestige 16 AI Evo

GENERAL

Price
$1,450
$1,349
Release Date
April 1, 2024December 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71''14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75''
Weight
4.95 lbs3.31 lbs
Width
14.28"14.11"
Depth
9.98"10.02"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours12 Hours
Battery Capacity
84 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
Mini LEDOLED
Resolution
3200 x 20003840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits362 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.4/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."

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About Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

About MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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